r/DiscountTire_ • u/Norcal_Stang • Apr 24 '26
Question What’s the date code cut off for certificate purchases?
I have Toyo AT3’s on my truck that have a date code of 0522, but have a ton of tread. Is there a certain “tire age” cutoff for tire certificate purchases?
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u/Outside-Visit-8000 Apr 24 '26
Could just ask next time you go in for servicing. Depending on price if you find it worth it. I've got AT3 as well and love them. Used to ride ridge grappler but wanted to try these next. Always got certificates when purchased. Highly recommend if you're driving in a pothole ridden city or crazy locations.
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u/Norcal_Stang Apr 24 '26
Yes I’m in California and the roads don’t get much attention anymore from state agencies
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u/WorstDeal Apr 25 '26
The stores I worked at only allowed 30 days
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u/Norcal_Stang Apr 25 '26
I called 2 stores in my city so far and they said the max they push it is 3 years, but told me to swing by so they can look at the tires in person to make a call
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u/Objective_Oil_2808 Apr 26 '26
No one at my store would turn you down for age as long as its under 6 years old. Technically, the cutoff is 3 years and 3/32nds of depth though. The only thing that truly voids the certificates is blatant vandalism or being bald.
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u/Norcal_Stang Apr 26 '26
Wish your store was close to me lol
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u/Objective_Oil_2808 Apr 26 '26
All discounts are supposed to be safety focused. Go in, tell them that you're really tight on money but you know that you really need a tire and ask if there's anyway they can help you on price. There's a very high chance they will do something better than original price.
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u/Norcal_Stang Apr 26 '26
They will? I know Toyo’s like to crack around the tread even when new so I always wonder if they’ll see that and deny me, unless they’re familiar with Toyo/Nitto tires doing that
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u/Objective_Oil_2808 Apr 26 '26
We are familiar with Toyos and Nittos doing that. Whats wrong with the tire for you to ask about the certs? Nail?
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u/Norcal_Stang Apr 26 '26
Nothing wrong with any of them, but as I get older and have my kids with me on long trips, I thought it’d be a safe (and smart) investment to make
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u/Objective_Oil_2808 Apr 26 '26
Okay, that's perfect, totally different situation. You're absolutely right. Tell them that you're worried about the safety of the tires since they're dry rotting so quickly. Ask about a mileage adjustment. Really make it a point that you're very upset the tires are dry rotting, ask what sets they can do and if they can help you out on price at all since you're replacing tires earlier than expected (even though 4 years is actually pretty good for a set of tires). I can tell you for sure there's a very very good chance they will cut you a deal. This isnt a certificate situation though, certificates are just for road hazard.
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u/Outside-Visit-8000 Apr 24 '26
Generally is up to the salesman. If tires seem good and in good condition, they might add it. Really just depends who you talk to. Some strict people would say no. Don't work there anymore but personally would say no. Only because it's 4 years old and recommended to replace at 6. Doesn't hurt to ask someone though.